Dog Wheelchairs: Handicapped Dogs Motivate The Unwell

Copyright (c) 2011 Sylvan Newby

We’ve personally seen and heard about therapy
pets. The lovable working pet dogs that are
brought out and about-in clinics, in care
establishments, in rehab centers, and various
areas-comfort the sick and sometimes, the
unhappy. They are commonly very casual set ups
and are much more of social visits to
individuals to assist and improve their mood as
they make way toward rehabilitation or simply in
their daily existence.

While therapy dogs can be any size and breed,
none have yet tried to introduce a dog
wheelchair assisted pooch into the program. Some
are thinking that it might be a good idea.
Naturally, it will be crucial to pick a dog that
is well adjusted to its condition. A pet that is
strong and healthy despite having lost the use
of its hind limbs—perhaps through an
accident—and has taken very well to using
its dog wheelchair. A happy, perky dog is an
uplifting, lovable, and positive example of what
life has in store even when misfortune strikes.

There may be some challenges in doing something
like this but the benefits may outweigh them.
Also, there are a lot of pet owners out there
who would welcome the opportunity to volunteer.
Strict guidelines must first be put together to
ensure the wellbeing of both the people the
groups are trying to reach out to and the
volunteers. Otherwise, it will defeat the
purpose. Pet owners must understand that having
a dog on a dog wheelchair will not mean
automatic qualification. The aim is to help
others, so the temperament of our pets must also
be suitable for that.

Also, as volunteer therapy dogs, going into a
different environment might have a different
impact on our pets. This is another thing one
must consider. How will they interact with
others in a setting that is new to them? Will
they be as friendly, lovable and relaxed or will
they be snappish and aggressive? While these are
considerations further down the line, they are
something to think about.

Meanwhile, any sick child will be happy to be
cheered up by a cute dog, even one on a dog
wheelchair. Besides, it's hard to turn away from
a cute dog that continuously tries to get your
attention by trying to lick your face.

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Know more about dog wheelchairs at
http://www.dogwheelchairscenter.com/

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